Older adults receiving critical care have a high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) for many reasons. It is important that critical care nurses know and have the skills to address the risk factors, conduct a comprehensive geriatric assessment, and implement evidence-based interventions. This article provides a review of this information.
Keywords: Acute kidney injury; Altered mental status; Geriatric; Older adults.
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